Emerald Catron has written for Asylum, Lemondrop, MyDaily and Daily Fill. She is one half of rap duo Dem Shortybooz and is a comedic performer around NYC. Follow her on Twitter @emeraldcatron
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Manti Te’o Story Helpfully Explained in Taiwanese Animation
If the whole Manti Te'o debacle has got you scratching your head because you don't have time to read large, uninterrupted blocks of text ... here's a cartoon!
Meet Dog, the Coolest Motorcycle Dog Ever
This is a video about a dog named Dog. His owner traded a can of beer for him. Then he taught him how to ride a motorcycle. Really, what other choice do you have when you've got a dog named Dog that you bought with a beer? Did we mention Dog wears sunglasses...
‘NFL Bad Lip Reading’ Makes Football Entertaining
The folks at BadLipReading have taken a stab at what NFL players, coaches and referees are saying on the field. We're guessing it's fairly accurate. It's mostly girls and food. And spitting in people's drinks. And really, really weird stuff...
Watch the Most Impressive Real Life Mario Kart We’ve Ever Seen
Well, color us impressed. Usually when we want to play Mario Kart, we spend thirty minutes looking for the Wii steering wheel, then just give up and re-watch the second season of 'Game of Thrones.' So, good for these guys! They've got enough initiative to make up for the rest of us...
The Best Manti Te’o Jokes on Twitter
Have you been on Twitter lately? It's really just a repository for Manti Te'o jokes. Ever since it was revealed yesterday that Te'o's story about his perfect girlfriend dying of cancer was a big fat sham (for the full story, this is a good source), the only purpose anybody has to go on Twitter right now is to make jokes about it. Here are some of our favorites, although there are so many it's real
‘Facemath’ Wins Best Tumblr of the Year — 2012 TheFW Awards
In this year's battle for best Tumblr, there is a clear winner. Facemath! It's the hilarious blog that adds up faces to make other faces. The site won by a wide margin, beating second place Tumblr McKayla Is Not Impressed by 21%. Coming in third was Dogshaming...
Drunk Guy Singing ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Wins Best Viral Video of the Year — TheFW Awards 2012
If you were wondering what it takes to beat 'Gangnam Style' for the best viral video of 2012, it's pretty obvious the answer is lots of booze.
'Bohemian Rhapsody -- Under Arrest' managed to come out on top in this year's contest, ahead of such internet faves as 'Call Me Maybe' and 'Overly Attached Girlfriend,' for the title of best viral video of 2012. (He beat 'Gangnam Style' by 27%.) Maybe that
‘Ermagherd’ Wins Best Meme of the Year — TheFW Awards 2012
Ermahgerd! Ther werner ers Ermahgerd! This funny meme managed to beat out the competition for the best meme of 2012. Are you surprised? If so, it's probably because you've never screamed 'Ermahgerd!' out loud before.
Barack Obama ‘Deal With It’ Wins Best Gif of the Year – TheFW Awards 2012
When we first saw this GIF, we basically kept it open and running all day. So it comes as no surprise that Barack Obama 'Deal With It, which takes a photo of Pres. Obama offering a cocky smile and adds animated sunglasses from the classic 'Deal With It' meme, has won the prestigious (in our opinion) title of Best GIF of 2012...
‘Baby Tiger Jumping on a Couch’ Wins Best Animal Video of the Year — TheFW Awards 2012
We have to admit, the results of this contest aren't too surprising. Sincerely, it's hard to imagine anything cuter than a baby tiger playing on a couch, which is why this video of a baby tiger jumping on the couch is taking home the prize for the Best Animal Video of 2012.
‘Henri the Existential Cat’ Wins Best Cat Video of the Year — TheFW Awards 2012
All good things must come to an end, and so it is with the 2012 TheFW Awards. Reigning supreme in Best Cat Video, the most important category (according to some) is Henri the Existential Cat. Once you watch the video it's pretty obvious why.
‘Bantha Pug’ Wins Best Dog Video of the Year – TheFW Awards 2012
After weeks of voting, the results are in for this year's TheFW awards, and in the category of Best Dog Video of 2012 we have a clear winner ... Banthapug, ladies and gentlemen!